Episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | 19930112 | 20130523 (BBC7) 20130524 (BBC7) 20150114 (BBC7) 20150115 (BBC7) 20180625 (BBC7) 20180626 (BBC7) 20180630 (BBC7) 20220906 (BBC7) 20220907 (BBC7) 20240517 (BBC7) 20240518 (BBC7) | Roy Hitchcock is a hack journalist on a provincial paper with big ideas and an attitude problem. When he meets his former English teacher, his private fantasies get a new lease of life as he sets out to win her against all the odds. Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Miss Callaghan - Zoe Wanamaker Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Elsa - Toyah Willcox Mr Say - David Troughton Joyce - Keith Drinkel Yeats - David Holt Sheila - Melanie Hudson Dick - Geoff McGivern Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Local hack journalist Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher. Local hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher. Stars Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From January 1993. Elsa - Toyah Wilcox Roy Hitchcock is a hack journalist on a provincial paper with big ideas - and an attitude problem. Local newspaper hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher. |
| 01 | 02 | 19930119 | 20130530 (BBC7) 20130531 (BBC7) 20150121 (BBC7) 20150122 (BBC7) 20180702 (BBC7) 20180703 (BBC7) 20220913 (BBC7) 20220914 (BBC7) 20240524 (BBC7) 20240525 (BBC7) | Can hack journalist Roy impress his former English teacher, Jane, by joining a green pressure group? Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Miss Callaghan...Zoe Wanamaker Roy Hitchcock.....Martin Clunes Elsa.......Toyah Wilcox Mr Say.....David Troughton Chad.........Nicky Henson Wyn............Sue Roderick Pavarotti.......Steve Hodson Yeats..........David Holt Helen ...............Melanie Hudson Dick.............Geoff McGivern Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? With Zoe Wanamaker. Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? Stars Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From January 1993. |
| 01 | 03 | 19930126 | 20130606 (BBC7) 20130607 (BBC7) 20150128 (BBC7) 20150129 (BBC7) 20180709 (BBC7) 20180710 (BBC7) 20220920 (BBC7) 20220921 (BBC7) 20240531 (BBC7) 20240601 (BBC7) | Journalist Roy's plan to insinuate himself further into his old teacher Jane's good books gets a boost when she needs his help to save a tree. But a major obstacle remains in the path of fulfilment, in the macho form of Chad Mann - Media Hero and Jane's current lover. Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Miss Callaghan......Zoe Wanamaker Roy Hitchcock......Martin Clunes Elsa.......Toyah Wilcox Mr Say.....David Troughton Chad.........Nicky Henson Wyn.........Sue Roderick Dick......Geoff McGivern Mickey,.......John Baddeley Reporter.....Keith Drinkel Host...........David Holt Presenter.......Melanie Hudson Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Keen to get in Jane's good books, Roy is delighted when she asks him to help save a tree. Elsa.......Toyah Willcox Keen to get in Jane's good books, Roy's delighted when she asks him to help save a tree. Stars Zoe Wanamaker. From January 1993. |
| 01 | 04 | 19930202 | 20130613 (BBC7) 20130614 (BBC7) 20150204 (BBC7) 20150205 (BBC7) 20180716 (BBC7) 20180717 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) 20240607 (BBC7) 20240608 (BBC7) | When journalist Roy spots a planning application for a barn next to Jane's house, his knight in shining armour fantasies seem to have become a reality. Meanwhile his boss has set up home in the office, complete with dog and soap-on-a-rope. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. CAST: Miss Callaghan - Zoe Wanamaker Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Elsa - Toyah Wilcox Mr Say - David Troughton Chad - Nicky Henson Wyn - Sue Roderick Dick - Geoff McGivern Leland - Bryan Dick Hannibal Lecter - David Holt Helen - Melanie Hudson Paul Vaughan as himself Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Roy tries to impress Jane with some campaigning local journalism. Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. Paul Vaughan - Himself Roy tries to impress Jane with some campaigning local journalism. With Zoë Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From February 1993. |
| 01 | 05 | 19930209 | 20130620 (BBC7) 20130621 (BBC7) 20150211 (BBC7) 20150212 (BBC7) 20180723 (BBC7) 20180724 (BBC7) 20221004 (BBC7) 20221005 (BBC7) 20221008 (BBC7) 20240614 (BBC7) 20240615 (BBC7) | Roy is temporarily distracted from his obsession with Jane by Dick's rapid descent into alcoholism - and the sudden appearance of Elsa's ex-husband. However, a night of unbridled passion with Jane looks increasingly likely... Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Miss Callaghan - Zoe Wanamaker Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Elsa - Toyah Wilcox Mr Say - David Troughton Chad - Nicky Henson Dick - Geoff McGivern Mickey - John Baddeley Chris - David Holt Charlotte - Linda Polan Eric - Jonathan Adams Martin - Philip Anthony Phil - John Baddeley Waiter - Matthew Morgan Producer: Paul Schlesinger: In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy. In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy. Starring Martin Clunes. From February 1993. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | 19930216 | 20130627 (BBC7) 20130628 (BBC7) 20150218 (BBC7) 20150219 (BBC7) 20180730 (BBC7) 20180731 (BBC7) 20221011 (BBC7) 20221012 (BBC7) 20240621 (BBC7) 20240622 (BBC7) | What did Roy and Jane get up to after the concert? What lengths will Dick go to in his attempts to become Frank Sinatra? And will Elsa save Roy's bacon? Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. Conclusion of Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Miss Callaghan - Zoe Wanamaker Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Elsa - Toyah Wilcox Mr Say - David Troughton Chad....Nicky Henderson Dick - Geoff McGivern Jacko......David Holt Wyn.......Sue Roderick Advert Voice-over ......Melanie Hudson Producer: Paul Schlesinger: A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life. A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life. Stars Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From February 1993. |
| 02 | 01 | 19940816 | 20130829 (BBC7) 20130830 (BBC7) 20150422 (BBC7) 20150423 (BBC7) 20181015 (BBC7) 20181016 (BBC7) 20181020 (BBC7) 20221117 (BBC7) 20240906 (BBC7) 20240907 (BBC7) | On the down side, Roy has lost his job as journalist, blown his chance of romance with Jane and is about to have his house repossessed. But just when he thought it was safe to retreat into self-pity and fantasies about The Archers, help comes from an unexpected quarter... Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. The return of Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial mixing fantasy with reality. Jane Callaghan - Geraldine James Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Chad - Nicky Henderson Colin Say - David Troughton Angela Churchill - Rebecca Front Wyn - Sue Roderick Pavarotti - Simon Treves Shula - Melanie Hudson Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan. Chad and Roy compete for the chance to live in Jane's caravan. Stars Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. From August 1994. |
| 02 | 02 | 19940823 | 20130905 (BBC7) 20130906 (BBC7) 20150429 (BBC7) 20150430 (BBC7) 20181022 (BBC7) 20181023 (BBC7) 20221124 (BBC7) 20240913 (BBC7) 20240914 (BBC7) | Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger have changed their image from tough-talking, macho men to gentle, child-caring new men. Can Roy follow suit in his own home movie? Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial mixing fantasy with reality. Jane Callaghan - Geraldine James Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Chad - Nicky Henderson Colin Say - David Troughton Mrs Churchill - Rebecca Front Helen - Susannah Corbett Martin Sheen/Schwarzenegger - Peter Serafinowicz Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed. Roy is making a video diary, Chad is giving a speech and Jane finds solace in the weed. Stars Martin Clunes. From August 1994. |
| 02 | 03 | 19940830 | 20130912 (BBC7) 20130913 (BBC7) 20150506 (BBC7) 20150507 (BBC7) 20181029 (BBC7) 20181030 (BBC7) 20221201 (BBC7) 20240920 (BBC7) 20240921 (BBC7) | Roy's efforts to make a video diary become tinged with paranoia. The thought police and Michael Buerk from TV's ‘999' infiltrate his fantasies. Surprisingly, Jane finds herself feeling sorry for Roy and makes a gesture she lives to regret. Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial that mixes fantasy with reality. Roy - Martin Clunes Jane - Geraldine James Chad - Nicky Henson Colin - David Troughton Mrs Churchill - Rebecca Front Marina - Tilly Vosburgh God - Alistair McGowan Michael Buerk as himself. Music composed by Julian Wostall. Theme sung by Toyah Willcox. Producer: Paul Schlesinger: Chad and Roy get a little too well acquainted. Stars Geraldine James and Alistair McGowan. Chad and Roy get a little too well acquainted. Stars Geraldine James, Alistair McGowan and Martin Clunes. From August 1994. |
| 02 | 04 | 19940906 | 20130919 (BBC7) 20130920 (BBC7) 20150513 (BBC7) 20150514 (BBC7) 20181105 (BBC7) 20181106 (BBC7) 20221208 (BBC7) 20221209 (BBC7) 20240927 (BBC7) 20240928 (BBC7) | Roy Hitchcock is a hack journalist on a provincial paper with big ideas and an attitude problem. When he meets his former English teacher, his private fantasies get a new lease of life as he sets out to win her against all the odds - including staying in a caravan in her garden. Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist Roy.................Martin Clunes Jane..............Geraldine James Chad.............Nicky Henson Colin.............David Troughton Marina..........Tilly Vosburgh Win................Sue Roderick Other parts played by: Melanie Hudson Peter Serafinowcz Alistair McGowan Music composed by Julian Wostall Theme sung by Toyah Willcox Producer: Paul Schlesinger First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1994. Roy vies for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Roy vies for Jane's affections from the vantage point of a caravan in her garden. Stars Martin Clunes. From September 1994. |
| 02 | 05 | 19940913 | 20130926 (BBC7) 20130927 (BBC7) 20150520 (BBC7) 20150521 (BBC7) 20181112 (BBC7) 20181113 (BBC7) 20221215 (BBC7) 20221216 (BBC7) 20241004 (BBC7) 20241005 (BBC7) | Roy Hitchcock has, surprisingly, managed to interest TV in his video diary. Should he now become celibate in order to be an artist of integrity? Meanwhile, Jane resolves to remain celibate - at least as far as Colin's romantic intentions are concerned... Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Roy - Martin Clunes Jane - Geraldine James Chad - Nicky Henson Colin - David Troughton Marina - Tilly Vosburgh Wynn.......Sue Roderick Other parts played by: Melanie Hudson Peter Serafinowcz Alistair McGowan Music composed by Julian Wostall Theme sung by Toyah Willcox Producer: Paul Schlesinger Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles? Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles? Stars Martin Clunes. From September 1994. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | 19940920 | 20131003 (BBC7) 20131004 (BBC7) 20150527 (BBC7) 20150528 (BBC7) 20181119 (BBC7) 20181120 (BBC7) 20221222 (BBC7) 20221223 (BBC7) 20241011 (BBC7) 20241012 (BBC7) | After his TV documentary, Roy Hitchcock has, at last, achieved recognition, but at what price? Reputations and relationships are put on the line and some extreme weather conditions seem to be contributing towards an ending of apocalyptic proportions. Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes. The conclusion of Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist. Roy Hitchcock - Martin Clunes Jane Gallaghan - Geraldine James Chad Mann - Nicky Henson Colin - David Troughton Mrs Churchill - Rebecca Front Marina - Tilly Vosburgh Other parts played by: Alistair McGowan Melanie Hudson Peter Serafinowicz Paul Panting Producer: Paul Schlesinger The airing of Roy's video diary is merely the prelude to an apocalyptic finale. Roy's video diary is the prelude to an apocalyptic finale. With Martin Clunes and Geraldine James. From September 1994. |